Fielding experienced lawyers from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, DLA Piper's shipping practice acts for shipowners, charterers, operators, traders, shipyards and logistics providers. The team’s expertise ranges from dry and wet shipping, to marine casualty responses, recoveries, shipbuilding, freight forwarding, and transactional shipping work. In Shanghai, China international arbitration practice head Xiaoshan Chen handles CIETAC, HKIAC and London-seated shipping-related arbitrations; and Eva Yao’s caseload encompasses major shipping sector disputes. Over in the Hong Kong office, Ernest Yang assists with a broad range of shipping-related litigation and arbitration matters; while Edison Li ‘possesses a profound understanding of maritime law’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘DLA Piper's shipping team has in-depth knowledge of common law, and is very capable of helping shipping clients manage their disputes.’
- ‘DLA’s global network is truly remarkable, as it enables them to offer legal services to clients across various jurisdictions.’
- ‘The team guarantees that all clients’ legal requirements are addressed with the utmost precision and efficiency.’
- ‘Xiaoshan Chen and Eva Yao are both exceptional lawyers, whose knowledge of English law rivals many London City law firms.’
- ‘Ernest Yang is an exceptionally brilliant professional with a wealth of experience.’
- ‘Ernest Yang consistently endeavours to achieve the most favourable outcomes for clients in a timely and efficient manner.’
- ‘Edison Li is a senior associate who merits close attention. Edison possesses a profound understanding of maritime law. He wholeheartedly dedicates himself to each case, taking the time to grasp his clients’ perspectives and needs.’
- ‘With his extensive maritime-related experience, Edison Li is not only highly trustworthy but also comes highly recommended.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Xiaoshan Chen
Other key lawyers
Eva Yao; Ernest Yang; Edison Li